Australia’s position in the Space field started in 1957 with a formal agreement with the USA in 1960. A new 25 year agreement has been signed by Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot and His Excellency the Honourable Joe Hockey, Australia’s ambassador to the United States of America.

The joint venture of spacecraft tracking and communication facilities located in Australia with the newly announced national space agency will ensure Australia’s share in the $400 billion global space industry and amazing opportunities for local jobs.